HEX
#008080Primary tokenCSS Named Color Reference
Teal Color Code
Teal·#008080
Cyan FamilyCoolDark toneHigh saturationoklch(54.3% 0.093 195)
RGB
rgb(0, 128, 128)Screen valuesHSL
hsl(180 100% 25%)Hue and lightnessCMYK
100, 0, 0, 50Print handoffLAB
48, -29, -8Perceptual referenceOKLCH
oklch(54.3% 0.093 195)Modern perceptualTeal is a deep, high-saturation CSS named color at #008080. If you searched for teal hex code, 008080, or teal RGB, this page gives the exact color value, conversion formats, contrast checks, nearby colors, and links into the lookup and converter workflows.
Best text colorWhite text
Body text contrast4.77:1
Best UseTechnical accents, fresh product states, data highlights, and clean UI surfaces
Tonal Scale
100#D1E8E8
300#8AC5C5
500#2E9797
600#008080
800#005C5C
Contrast Checks
White text on this color
Buttons, badges, and filled actions.
4.77:1Safe for body text
Dark text on this color
Large headings and selective UI.
3.59:1Large text / UI only
This color on light surface
Links, borders, and icons on light UI.
4.53:1Safe for body text
Best text colorWhite textContrast 4.77:1
Professional Reference
OKLCHoklch(54.3% 0.093 195)
Relative Luminance0.1700
Source TypeCSS Named Color
Classification
Cyan FamilyCoolDark toneHigh saturation
Source Context
Source Type
CSS Named Color
System
CSS
Closest Matches
Color Notes
- Teal is kept as an exact CSS named color for #008080.
- Queries for teal color code, 008080, or teal RGB usually need the value first, then contrast and implementation context.
Accessibility Matrix
White text on this color
White text placed on the current color.
4.77:1AA
Dark text on this color
Dark text or headings on the current color.
3.59:1Large text / UI only
This color on light surface
Use this color for links, strokes, or icons on light UI.
4.53:1AA
This color on dark surface
Use this color inside dark shells for strokes, tags, or icons.
3.59:1Large text / UI only
Best text colorWhite textContrast 4.77:1 · AA
Where It Works
- Use it for technical labels, data highlights, clean product accents, and fresh surfaces.
- Bright cyans often need dark text rather than white text for readable UI copy.
- Pair with charcoal, white, slate neutrals, and deeper teal anchors.
Reference Notes
Last Updated
2026-09-03
Source Library
CSS Standard Colors
Methodology
Verified source values + site guidance
Color Notes
Teal is sourced from the published CSS Standard Colors library and retained here as a searchable reference swatch for product and interface reference work.
Hue Family
Clean cyan and teal hues for product UIs.
Source Collections
CSS Named Colors
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Palette Starting Points
Implementation Snippets
:root {
--color-teal: #008080;
--color-teal-rgb: 0 128 128;
}class="bg-[#008080] text-white"
class="hover:bg-[#005C5C] ring-1 ring-[#008080]"{
"teal": "#008080",
"tealRgb": [0, 128, 128],
"tealHsl": [180, 100, 25]
}